Introduction

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, I want to share a message with you that has been resonating deeply within my heart. It's a message of hope, resilience, and faith, derived from the very words of our Holy Scripture. It's about the divine truth that our God is Our Strength, Our Refuge, and Our Shield.

Let's ponder upon these beautiful verses from the Old and New Testaments: Exodus 15:2 states, "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him!" In 2 Samuel 22:40, it says, "You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me." 1 Chronicles 16:11 tells us to, "Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!" And in Ephesians 6:10, it reminds us, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

These verses clearly tell us that our God is not just a watchful guardian but also a powerful defender and a reliable sanctuary for us all. And this isn't a concept that's new or unfamiliar. The revered Christian author, C.S. Lewis once said, "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.” Isn’t that comforting?

I. God is Our Strength

The first point that we must deeply understand is that God is our strength. This is a profound truth that permeates the entirety of the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament. The idea that God is our strength is not merely a comforting thought, but a divine reality that should shape our lives and our faith.

A. When we say that God is our strength, we are acknowledging that our human strength is limited. We are finite beings who get tired, who falter, who fail. We have physical, emotional, and spiritual limitations. But God, in His infinite power and might, does not. He is the Almighty, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the One who holds the universe in His hands. His strength is limitless, unfathomable, and unending. When we align ourselves with Him, when we put our trust in Him, we can tap into that divine strength.

B. God being our strength also means that He empowers us. In 2 Samuel 22:40, it says, "You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me." This verse doesn't just speak about physical strength, but also about spiritual, emotional, and mental strength. God equips us with the strength we need to face our battles, be they physical illnesses, emotional struggles, spiritual warfare, or mental challenges. He doesn't promise us a life free from struggles, but He does promise to give us the strength to overcome them.

C. Moreover, God being our strength signifies that He sustains us. In Isaiah 40:29, it says, "He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless." Even when we feel weak, even when we feel like we can't go on, God sustains us. He carries us through our darkest hours, through our deepest valleys, and through our most challenging storms. He is the One who upholds us, who keeps us standing, who keeps us moving forward.

D. Lastly, God being our strength means that He is our source of courage. In Joshua 1:9, God tells Joshua, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." God's strength is not just about physical might or power. It's also about courage. It's about having the boldness to face our fears, to confront our challenges, to stand up for what is right, and to keep going even when the going gets tough. Because we know that God is with us, because we know that He is our strength, we can be strong and courageous.

II. God is Our Refuge

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